Synopsis
Michael Buerk asks if, in our secular age, the arts are taking over the role of religion. Rev. Dr. Rowan Williams, Brian Sewell, and Jude Kelly join the debate.
- Programme: Soul of Britain
- Episode: 8: Art for Art's Sake
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2000
- Sociology
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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